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Baseball: It’s Still About the Possibility of Perfection

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he umpire calls “Play Ball!” and all’s right with the world. I’m heading to the bleachers as a Little League Janice Doyle, grandmother of six Editor grandsons. I support the grandsons totally; I remember only the good plays they make and the hits they get. It’s all good to me!

Baseball is often considered too slow by today’s youth, parents and spectators. That’s too bad. There’s so much to learn from the game. Read this from a recent editorial in Myrtle Beach Online: Every swing brings with it the possibility of a home run. And no matter how lopsided the score, your team is never without hope…a comeback is always a possibility…

And until the very last strike, the last throw to first or the final pop fly, the game could still go either way…anything could still happen.

Oh my, how much more fun life is when lived with hope and possibilities!

Real life results After I did the interviews and wrote the story you’ll find inside the magazine about avid baseball fans, I emailed Son 2 and Son 3 for a few memories of

their Little League days. Within minutes, they were pouring out their hearts. Here’s a bit of their wisdom as they now coach their own sons: Son 3: “I think of Mr. Dunn when I coach. Yes, I am channeling that leathery, chain-smoking-raspy-voiced guru.

He was really a tyrant; he expected us to do things a certain way and not deviate from the right mechanics, and to do it thousands of times until we could do it in any situation. …When I go to opening day at Washington Nationals, I…can only appreciate the skill of a pro baseball player from the hours and hours and hours spent sweating at North Brandon field.”

Son 2 (with three sons playing this year): “I learned a lot about the agony of defeat in our championship games.

Maybe that is why I love a good fight and welcome the gauntlet to be thrown down before me. ‘Nobody beats our team.’ You learn that when you’re all alone on the mound or batter’s box, just you and maybe one

pitch away from winning the whole season. That kind of pressure builds something in kids. It’s a lonely place out there—just you and a piece of rubber on a whole hill of character between you and the bench.”

The fan base But there’s more…Little League families form fast friendships on the bleachers. From the bleachers we see our boy miss the pitch or get called out at second. We take it personally for a moment and maybe yell at the ump. Then we watch the boy regain his hope—that possibility of perfection. The perfect hit. The perfect catch. It could be his today!

Son 3 wrapped this spectator part of it up: “As a kid, I thought you and Dad came to our games to watch us. I realize now that you all really didn’t care so much about our games, but you had this whole social thing going on in the bleachers all those years. That’s baseball: The stadium.”

From Casey At the Bat

By Ernest Lawrence Thayer; 1888

The outlook wasnʼt brilliant for the Mudville nine that day: The score stood four to two, with but one inning more to play.

A straggling few got up to go in deep despair. The rest Clung to that hope which springs eternal in the human breast; They thought, if only Casey could get but a whack at that Weʼd put up even money, now, with Casey at the bat...

Hey, it’s “Play Ball!” season. Since 1791, it’s the American game which holds that possibility of perfection for player and fan alike and from community fields to pro stadiums across the country.

Enjoy a game or two!

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Around Town W H AT ’ S H A P P E N I N G A P R I L 2 0 1 3

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aturdays Adult Singles Club of Sarasota/Manatee Open Dance Party. 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm at the Payne Park Auditorium, 2100 Laurel St., Sarasota. Cost: $10. Come with or without partner. Live music. Free snacks, BYOB. 941-756-8303.

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undays Spring Music Series.

Snag a spot under the banyans, grab some refreshments and enjoy live entertainment. $17, 1 – 3 pm at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 811 S. Palm Ave., Sarasota. 941-366-5731.

Tastes of the Jewish Year cooking experience and discussion. Theme: chocolate! 5:30 – 7:30 pm. $30. RSVP: 941-924-1802.

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Both events at Temple Sinai, 4631 S. Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota.

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Caregiver Support Group for Alzheimer’s/Dementia. Free, open to all. 10 – 11 am in the Caregiver Resource Center, 1820 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota. 941-917-7197.

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– 14 15th Annual Sarasota Film Festival. With over 180 films, starstudded events and free movies and programs for kids, there’s something for everyone. For event schedules and venues, visit sarasotafilmfestival.com.

A Very Good Year,” A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra.

3 – 5 pm at Glenridge Performing Arts Center, 7333 Scotland Way, Sarasota. $15. 941-552-5325.

Bird Walk. 8:30– 9:30 am Oscar Scherer State Park, 1843 S Tamiami Trail, Osprey.

Contact Joyce at (508) 737-8954.

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– 14 21st Annual Venice Shark’s Tooth Festival. Fossil tents, live entertainment, food and drink, kids’ activities and more. 12: 4 – 9 pm; 13: 10 am – 9 pm; 12: 10 am – 5 pm.

Venice Airport Festival Grounds,120 E. Airport Ave. $3. 941-412-0402.

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Walk to Cure Diabetes.

Live music, entertainment, family activities and food after the walk. Registration at 9 am, walk at 10 am. Lakewood Ranch Main Street, 8126 Lakewood Ranch Blvd. Info at 239-591-2825.

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Singles on the Go Travel Club.

Travel and social club for adult, solo travelers. This month’s program: Vietnam and Cambodia.

Visitors are welcome. 2:30 – 5 pm at Faith Presbyterian Church, 1201 North Beneva Road, Sarasota. Details at travelsingles@yahoo.com.

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Welcome Club luncheon.

11 am, Laurel Oak Country Club, 2700 Gary Player Blvd., Sarasota. $24. Fashion Show. New members welcome: 941-388-0924.

6th Annual Siesta Key Beach 5K Run/Walk For Mental Health Awareness. 7:30 – 9:30 am at Siesta Key Beach Pavilion. Register in advance or day of race, 6:30 am. $25. Info at 941-928-8008.

Beginning Bridge, Thursdays from 10 am to noon at Senior Friendship Center, Sarasota. Call 941-556-3214 for more information.

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Native Plants. Celebrate Earth Day by learning how to landscape with minimal maintenance.

10:30 – 11:30 am at Jacaranda Library. Register at sclibs.net Calendar/ Programs, or call 941-861-1273.

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Deja Vu—The Love Boat party. Dancing, cocktails, dining and costume contests. Come as your favorite Love Boat crew member or celebrity guest. Cost: $175 benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters of Suncoast. 6 – 11 pm at Hyatt Regency Sarasota. 941-488-4009.

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Healthy Living: Know Your Risk for Colon Cancer D

id you know that colon cancer is one of the most curable forms of cancer? When detected early, as many as 95 percent of colorectal cancers can be cured. Thanks to advances in treatment, even those with advanced stages have a better chance of survival than ever before.

Colorectal cancer is the third most common type of cancer diagnosed in the United States. It is important to know the risk factors that contribute to colon cancer. People who live in Westernized societies are at a higher risk for colorectal cancers because of their diets. Some studies have shown that diets high in red meat or processed meats or low in fruits, vegetables, calcium or fiber increase colon cancer risk. Age is a factor.

More than 90 percent of men and women diagnosed with colorectal cancer are age 50 and older. Another factor is a personal history of polyps in the colon or colorectal cancer. A family history with a parent, sibling

or child with colorectal cancer Blake Medical Center more than doubles the risk. It is even higher if the relative developed cancer at an early age or if more than one relative has had colorectal cancer. A history of bowel disease is considered a risk as is race and ethnicity. Lifestyle factors including smoking, obesity and lack of exercise can put a person at risk. Eliminating these risk factors may even lower the risk of recurrence.

Regular screening for colon cancer is recommended to begin at cancer over the course of several age 50 for people with average risk. years. Regular screening can detect African-Americans are at a higher polyps before they turn into cancer risk for colon cancer and screening when they can be easily removed, beginning at age 45 is recommended. or identify cancer at an early stage In a procedure called a colonoscopy, when it is most easily cured. a physician uses a flexible lighted Final diagnosis and cancer stage may tube to examine the interior walls of not be known until after surgery. Durthe colon and rectum. Most colorectal ing the surgery, the surgeon removes cancer begins as an abnormal growth not just the tumor itself, but also tissue called a polyp. Not all polyps become around the tumor and lymph nodes in cancer. Some polyps develop into the area where the tumor was found.

A pathologist will examine the tissue to determine the stage of the cancer. Depending on the stage and treatment goals, surgery may be used in conjunction with other colon cancer treatments, such as advanced chemotherapy and targeted therapies.

It is important that physician members of the cancer care team are multi-disciplinary and board certified in their specialty. Blake Medical Center is a designated, comprehensive cancer program accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer. When combined with the extensive cancer support network right here in this community, patients can receive the care they need, close to family and friends. Talk to your physician about your risks for colon cancer. Visit BlakeMedical Center.com/Cancer for listings of free upcoming health events.

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BY JANICE DOYLE ...Buy me some peanuts and cracker jack, I don’t care if I never get back, Let me root, root, root for the home team, If they don’t win it’s a shame.

For it’s one, two, three strikes, you’re out, At the old ball game.

there with being in the Baseball Hall of Fame. Now it’s possible that if you accomplish the first dream you can have the second one as well. Sports Travel and Tours Baseball Stadium Hall of Fame has inducted 46 individuals who have visited all the ballparks. Some people take a lifetime to visit them all; others make it happen in just a few years.

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started with baseball at the age of four going to games with my father,” says Stephanie London of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She became a lifelong baseball fan and you can find the retired school librarian at Milwaukee Brewers games sitting six rows behind the umpire, talking the game with those around her.

Red McGarry of Redington Shores, Florida, became a Yankees fan when he was five years old and his dad took him to Yankee Stadium for his first game. “There was my idol Mickey Mantle playing, and I immediately became a Yankee fan.” McGarry played baseball from Little League through college.

He says the appeal of baseball is simple: “When you walk in the stadium and you see the green and smell the grass, and having played the game, you just think, ‘Ah, this is the “Big Leagues” of the game I love.’”

Both London and McGarry, like many Americans, love the game and the ball parks where the game is played. “It’s all about baseball,” London says.

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McGarry says, “The logistics were all planned for us by STAT, and we never missed a first pitch. We really did see a game in every ballpark.”

pion World Cham McGarry’s s hat showing wins ankee New York Y 998, 1999, 2000.

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Red McGarry with bats from his collection.

Red McGarry was the first person inducted into the STAT Baseball Stadium Hall of Fame.

He and London were inducted after they were part of a group of nine intrepid travelers on a tour planned by Sports Travel and Tours in 2000: 32 days and 30 ball parks, traveling by plane, train and bus. Six of the nine completed the quest.

Many of the teams honored them on the field and newspaper, radio and TV reporters pursued them for interviews and pictures. “It was our moment in the sun, if you will,” McGarry says.

London adds, “We got to dance to the song ‘YMCA’ on the dugout in Philadelphia in the old Veterans Stadium with the Phillie Fanatic, and we sang ‘Take Me Out to the Ballgame’ from the press box in Minneapolis.”

McGarry was living in the Tampa Bay area and has been a season ticket holder for the Tampa Bay Rays since they began in 1998. He says, “The Rays became my team when I moved here, but I still root for both the Rays and Yankees. I went in [the Baseball Stadium Hall of Fame] as a Ray, thinking I’d be the first Ray in the Hall of Fame. Vince Naimoli, Rays General Partner, attended my induction and had me throw out the first pitch at a Rays game a few weeks later. In 2004 the Rays inducted me into the Rays Wall of Fame with Dick Vitale and 5 others.”

Annual trips Every year, four members of that Millennium tour take a trip together to see a few games. What’s it like? McGarry says, “They [STAT] take care of everything. Everyone on the trip loves baseball and there’s no breaking the ice because it’s all about baseball.

A host or hostess talks baseball, has trivia games, and you end up with a lot of friends over a five- or six-day trip.”

“Each trip is like a family reunion,” says London, “with the best times being just sitting over a meal Baseball Stadium Hall of Fa me together, talking baseball.”

Class of 2001: Red McGarry second Their 2013 summer trip will from right, and Stephanie London right. end in Cooperstown, New York, for the induction of 38 new fans When the trip started, the group to the Baseball Stadium Hall of Fame. decided to rate the ball parks as they McGarry says, “If you’re serious visited them and together they develabout baseball, walking down Main oped 18 different criteria for ratings.

Street in Cooperstown is special. It’s Their ratings took into consideration so nostalgic, and you can buy anything factors such as access, transportayou want having to do with baseball. tion, restrooms, seats, people, the And ‘The Hall’ is very special.” scoreboard, announcers and so on.

So, take them out to the ballgame, At the end of the trip, using their and then another, and another, and ratings system, the group declared another. For ‘Famers’ like these, Houston’s as the number one stadium. it’s all about baseball!

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The sweet potato is a powerhouse of nutrition. Sweet potatoes are: • bursting with beta carotene (vitamin A) • high in vitamin C • good sources of fiber • fat-free • cholesterol-free.

In fact, the sweet potato has taken top honors in two surveys of the nutritional benefits of vegetables. And, when eaten with the skin, it has more fiber than oatmeal.

One medium (4 ounce) sweet potato, baked with the skin, has about four times the recommended daily allowance (RDA) of Vitamin A and almost half the recommendation for Vitamin C. One way to enjoy fresh fruit is to incorporate it into your brunch recipes. This recipe for Sweet Potato Waffles tops fluffy waffles with fresh peaches, plums and grapes. And adding sweet potatoes to the old favorite sausage balls is a nice surprise.

Blend the first 7 ingredients well and let rest for 20 minutes. Make waffles in a waffle maker.

Top with fruits and toasted pecans. Add maple syrup to taste.

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Serves 8 1 1/2 c buttermilk or plain yogurt 4 eggs 1/2 c sugar 2 1/2 c flour 3/4 Tbsp baking powder 3/4 c cooked sweet potato puree (canned or fresh) 3 Tbsp melted butter 2 peaches, sliced 2 plums, sliced 1 cup grapes, halved 1/4 cup pecans Maple syrup

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Low-Maintenance Gardening: Try Earthboxes

BY ELLE LAYNE

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et’s face it; when it comes to gardening, I’m all thumbs—and none of them are green. I love spending time outdoors, but weeding, digging and getting up from my hands and knees aren’t as easy as they used to be.

83-year-old Blake Whisenant of Ellenton, a local farmer, originally invented a tool called the Earthbox to keep his tomatoes safe from flooding.

What he ended up with was a system that simplifies gardening and allows one to grow their favorite plants easily in a number of environments.

I took a trip to the Earthbox Research Center to see how it all works. His son, Bob Whisenant, showed visitors how to put one together. The 30-inchlong containers are made of durable recycled material and have a built-in reservoir that you fill via a watering tube as needed. A water level regulator removes excess water to prevent oversaturating the plants. Potting soil

goes into the container next, along with dolomite and fertilizer. When the Earthbox is full, a plastic cover slips on the top like a shower cap to conserve water and protect plants from weeds.

Plants are added by cutting holes in the cover, making a small indentation in the soil and gently tucking them in.

The workers at Earthbox will do all of this for you, if you like—just pick your container size and choose your plants. Each planted box will last as long as you want it to with regular watering and plant food, but you can also bring them the box and switch out soil and plants if you choose, or change it yourself at home.

Benefits of Earthboxes Traditional gardens require constant upkeep. Earthboxes, however, are designed to be self-sufficient. “Plants are smarter than we think,” the Whisenant family says. “The Earthbox lets the plants decide for themselves how much water and fertilzer they need. Your plants thrive as they tap into a constant supply of nutrients.”

As long as sunlight is available, the plants inside an EarthBox can grow in a number of environments with very little maintenance, using less fertilizer and water than a traditional garden.

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have Earthboxes that do well,” said Bernice, who was visiting from New York.

“My brother grows basil in his apartment in Ft. Myers,” says local Lynn Peterson. “He keeps his EarthBox on a shelf by the window, and now basil is growing up the walls.”

The containers can be used for flowers, herbs, fruits and vegetables; one visitor even uses them to grow two small papaya trees. Earthboxes are also portable, so you can put them on a raised platform (less bending over!) or relocate them as needed.

The Earthbox Research Center can be a helpful community resource for all things gardening. They host free gardening classes every Weds. and Sat. at 10 am. The UF/IFAS Extension Office also makes regular visits; while I was there, Samantha Kennedy of the Extension Office of Palmetto hosted a class on selecting, storing and using fresh herbs.

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“Superfeet University provided great in-depth information on biomechanics of the foot and how Superfeet and Northwest Podiatric work hard to improve the performance of everyone’s stride and efficiency.

It was an extensive insight into a company culture that mirrors the ideals of New Balance and Fleet Feet Sports as the leading fit specialists,” said owner David Jackson.

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Events For History Buffs

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rom ancient settlers to modern art, Florida’s history is full of intriguing stories. Check out these presentations and learn something new about your home state:

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“A City of the Performing Arts” A discussion of how Sarasota evolved into a cultural destination and became famous for its performing arts.

7 – 9 pm at Crocker Memorial Church, 1260 12th Street, Sarasota.Cost: $10; members free. 941-364-9076.

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– 27 “The History of Spanish Point.” Meet the newest member of Historic Spanish Point’s cast of characters, the “Old Spanish Trader” and learn the story of how life was when the Webb Familly lived on the grounds and share how the name “Spanish Point” was chosen. Occurs at select times on Wednesdays and Saturdays only at Historic Spanish Point, 337 N. Tamiami Trail, Osprey.

Cost: $10/seniors. 941-966-5214.

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“Cuban Fishing Ranchos of Florida.” Jeff Moates, Director of the West Central and Central Regions of the Florida Public Archeology Network, will lead a discussion on these fishing communities that once inhabited Southwest Florida from 1 – 2 pm at Historic Spanish Point, 337 N. Tamiami Trail, Osprey. A complimentary guided tour of Spanish Point is included with the ticket price and will follow the program from 2:30 – 4 pm.

Cost: $15. Call 941-966-5214.

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“Experience of the Common Soldier in the Civil War.” Program by Robert A. Taylor, president emeritus of the Florida Historical Society and author of a number of Civil War publications, including co-authoring “Florida In the Civil War,” published in 2001.

Free. 7 – 9 pm at Mark Manor, Village on the Isle, 930 Tamiami Trail South, Venice. 941-412-8828.

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any veterans or spouses may not be aware that they qualify for a pension benefit. A war-time Veteran with 90 days of active duty, with one day beginning or ending during a period of war, is eligible to apply for the Aid & Attendance Pension.

Only an estimated five percent of these potentially eligible veterans actually receive these benefits. This fact can be attributed to the complicated and frequently changing laws surrounding the rules and regulations.

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Marian County: 2528 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, Phone: (352) 671-8422 Pinellas County: 2189 Cleveland St., Suite 230, Clearwater, (727) 464-8460; St Petersburg – 647 1st Ave. N., St. Petersburg, (727) 582-7828 Hillsborough County: 10119 Windhorst Rd., Tampa, (813) 246-3170 Sarasota County: 4000 Tamiami Trail S # 139, Venice, (941) 861-3047 Manatee County: 1112 Manatee Ave. W, Third Floor, Bradenton, (941) 749-3030 Charlotte County: 2280 Aaron St, Port Charlotte, (941) 764-5579 Lee County: 2440 Thompson St., Ft. Myers, (239) 533-8381 Need a Book to help?

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Homeless veterans will soon be a part of a national effort to reduce homelessness among veterans.

Catholic Charities Diocese of St. Petersburg, Inc., was one of 38 projects around the country to receive a grant that will be used to provide a daily average of 25 beds for homeless veterans to promote increased housing stabilization. Housing will be provided at 5726 126th Avenue North, Clearwater, FL; and 8384 Bayou Boardwalk, Largo, Fla. The grants were awarded through a special program that gives Veterans the opportunity to take over payment of a lease instead of moving out after leaving certain VA programs, such as substance use counseling, mental health services, or job training. Usually, VA programs require veterans living in transitional housing to move out after 24 months.

Called the “Transition in Place” model, it helps close the gaps in available housing for the nation’s most vulnerable homeless veterans.

“Securing permanent housing is a vital step in the journey of our homeless veterans,” said Dr. Susan Angell, executive director for VA’s Veterans Homeless Initiative. “This is the last piece of the puzzle. It is crucial for them in continuing to lead independent lives.”

Under the program, funds go to community-based programs that provide homeless veterans with support services and housing.

Lisa Pape, national director of homeless programs for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), which oversees VA’s Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program (GPD), said on a single night in 2011, a national count of homeless veterans totaled 67,495.

To help a homeless veteran or veteran at risk of homelessness, refer them to the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans, 1-877-4AID-VET, or direct them to va.gov/homeless.

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ow often can you say at the tender age of 21. that you met a prisHomecoming meant the oner of war? I was lucky world to him as he was enough to sit with a man honored and given the who came back from what key to the city of Niles, he thought was his last IL. He was asked by the days and make a difference owner of National Super for future generations.

POW Richard J. Rogala Market, “How can we Richard J. Rogala was help you?” He replied, born in Chicago in 1947. On Oct. 13, “I want to go to college.” He finished 1967, at age 20, he walked aboard the college and worked until his retireU.S.S. Pueblo. About three months after ment and relocation to Sarasota, FL. becoming one of the 83 crew members, Rogala is now filling his days the ship fell into North Korean hands helping veterans and working to get on Jan. 23, 1968. The crew, minus the U.S.S. Pueblo returned from North one sailor, Dwayne Hodges (KIA, Korea to its rightful owners. He is 1/23/1968), were all placed in prison the Chairman for the Membership and tortured for the next 11 months.

Committee for the Sarasota County Just when hope started to fade, the Veterans Commission. His medals crew got the word that their freedom include: Ex-POW, Purple Heart, and was close. On Dec. 23, 1968 the crew Commendation, but Rogala is a true was released back into the care of hero in my eyes and we are very the United States. Rogala was given lucky to have him living among us. the choice to stay in the service or Thank you for your service. – Robert J. regain his status as a civilian. He Harris, L.F.D., Owner/Veteran, Veterans chose to come home and start his life Funeral Service, 941-377-1060.

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Aspirin suppresses the formation of blood clots, the villains behind heart attacks and most strokes. But in doing so, aspirin boosts the risk for bleeding in the stomach and brain. The critical question is whether the risk of cardiovascular disease outweighs the risk of bleeding.

Right now, the answer is not simple.

For people who have already had a heart attack, the benefits of preventive aspirin comfortably outweigh the risk of

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“If somebody already has evidence of cardiovascular disease, there’s no question he or she should be on an aspirin unless there are some major bleeding issues or an allergy that prevents taking aspirin,” Dr. Bhatt says.

Many people taking aspirin have not yet had heart problems, although they may have some risk factors, like high cholesterol or being overweight. When they take aspirin to prevent heart disease from happening, more of them pay a price.

On average, aspirin helps only about two people for every one harmed. The balance is unfavorable enough that European cardiologists don’t recommend preventive aspirin for otherwise healthy people.

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ational Geographic Traveler Magazine declared St. Augustine one of the 20 Must-See-Places for 2013. It’s time to head out and enjoy the town known for what the magazine says is the city’s “natural beauty and unique identity.”

St. Augustine was old before Jamestown was founded. It’s so old it is celebrating its quincentennial—500 years since Ponce de Leon’s 1513 discovery of what would become the U.S. The city carries the distinction of being the oldest continuously occupied European settlement in the nation.

Remnants of the various occupants and their needs and cultures during those years are evident in the city’s history, layout, architecture, religious influence and defense system.

Travel St. Augustine’s is a long history of pirates who built the city to protect their treasure. The focal point along the coast is the impressive fort overlooking Matanzas Bay—the Castillo de San Marcos. Made of native coquina, the British at one time shelled the fort from across the bay, but the cannon balls could do nothing against the coquina walls.

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Chocolate). One of the guides will take you on a tour including just enough walking that you won’t feel guilty tasting as you go. Our guide somehow wound the history of chocolate into Tiffany windows at Flagler College the history of St. Augustine and now they are forever linked in my mind.

She guided us from espresso chocolate wine on the waterfront verandah of the Casablanca Inn to the Vino del Grotto (think chocolate orange wine) to The Tasting Room (wine cellar with 350 labels, 70 Spanish The Castillo de San Marcos wines; chocolate sea salt brownies) to the Gourmet snowbirds flocking in via the railroads Hut (white chocolate covered to stay in the resorts he built for them. blackberries) and to Claude’s with Flagler’s resorts, the Ponce de Leon a grand variety of chocolates (Earl and the Alcazar, are open now to the Grey Tea, Lemon, Mayan Spicy). public as Flagler College and Lightner Celebrating St. Augustine’s heritage Museum, respectively. At the college, means a culinary history like no other. student docents give tours, and From our home base at Casablanca you can see where college students Inn, steps away was the Irish blessing eat in a hall ringed by 79 Tiffany of food and drink in Meehan’s. windows. All in a day at school here!

The Lightner is one of my very favorite museums with its splendid former Turkish baths and ballrooms and the old indoor pool which now houses the museum’s cafe and shops. Collections of shrunken heads, gilded furniture, glassware, musical instruments, buttons, dolls, clothing and so much more are here.

Enjoy Old Town Strolling the Old Town streets is entertainment enough for a few hours, but you’ll also want to get on one of the city’s trolleys and get a larger view. You can hop on and off as you discover where you want to spend more time.

Life is short; eat chocolate! Adam Schockey owns St. Augustine City Walks ($42 for the Tour de

Another night it was French cuisine at Bistro de Leon. Owner Chef Poinard offers authentic bistro fare in a casual, homey atmosphere. “His food elicits words such as glorious,” one food writer said. Think of comfort foods like cassoulets and pate, stuffed flounder and yummy warm desserts.

Sitting literally in the center of the road overlooking the water, find O.C.

White’s Seafood and Spirits in a restored 1790 building. Just right are its patio or inside dining and specials like crab cakes and mahi. Ask about local “spirits” of the ghostly kind as well.

Trivia: Regarding “spirits”: Most spirits in St. Augustine are playful ones.

Bottles turn up in the wrong place, books are moved, doors open or are locked without help. You decide what to believe after you hear a few stories.

On the water Part of the visual allure of St. Augustine is Matanzas Bay. It’s a short walk from anywhere in Old Town to the city pier and the opportunity to take an ecotour of the resource-intensive estuary. St. Augustine Eco Tours gives boating experiences that highlight the animals and birds which are the region’s real ambassadors. Such excursions may include sightings of right whales which come to the area to give birth.

Trivia: The whales were called “right whales” because they were the right whale to hunt for oil/blubber, etc.

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Walk about the streets From whichever of the comfortable rooms in Old Town you choose to stay, be sure to get up and enjoy a walk on the narrow brick streets in the early morning. I felt far, far away from the commuting world as I walked among workers opening the shops and enjoyed my morning coffee sitting outside the quaint Crucial Coffee Cafe on Charlotte Street.

I will enjoy both the walk and the coffee on my next trip to this most charming and unique city.

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Tips to Spring Clean Your Finances

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pring is a time of rejuvenation and fresh starts. New tools can help take the fuss out of sprucing up finances.

Review – Start by getting a complete view of your finances. Consider using a free online tool, such as Mint.com, to see all your financial accounts in one place. You can use the site to establish a budget, as it automatically categorizes your spending, making it easier to ensure you stick with your plan.

Finance Set yourself up for success – If you’re prone to go over your budget or miss important bill payments, sign up for email or text alerts about large purchases, late fees and bounced checks.

By establishing clear goals and tracking your spending on-the-go from your phone or tablet, you’ll be more likely to save for the things you want in life and avoid debt.

De-clutter – Your online banking information can get cluttered in much the same way as paperwork. Eliminate the “eMess” by tracking and managing all your account information in one place. For example, Quicken software lets you see your full financial picture in the form of charts and graphs. Learn where you stand and get motivated visually to meet your goals.

days such as standing room only or pay-what-you-can nights. Some even offer free admission on certain days of the month. Or simply let the great outdoors be your entertainment. Take a hike, make a picnic or host a backyard barbecue.

If the onset of spring is your cue to organize your finances, let new tools help you do so with ease.

Forgo the fancy gym membership and dust off those running shoes and bike, working out the old-fashioned way. Raining? Check out community centers in your area—some may be free, or charge only minimal fees.

Refinance – Pay off high-interest debt by refinancing with more competitive rates. Newer alternatives can eliminate the costs associated with traditional bank lending. If you have good-toexcellent credit, consider applying for an unsecured personal loan for up to $35,000 on a site like Lending Club. More information can be found at www.LendingClub.com. (From StatePoint)

Save – Saving money doesn’t have to mean forfeiting your social life or creature comforts.

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When you visit Yo Fresh Yogurt Café, just grab a bowl, pick from one or more of their 18 flavors (you can mix and match) and then choose any of their more than 40 toppings to create a one-of-a-kind treat. There are over 100 flavor and topping combinations, so be prepared to have fun making up your mind! After you’ve created your masterpiece,

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In addition to dogs and cats, the eterinarian Dr. Eric Molina clinic treats ferrets, guinea pigs and will come to your house. West rabbits. Arthritic pets may benefit Coast Veterinary Clinic is a one-stop from our acupuncture/laser treatclinic, providing everything from ments. Equestrian services include physical exams and surgery to exams, vaccines, coggins, lab serdentistry for your pet. Some of the vices and traditional dental floating. benefits of Dr. Molina’s house calls The clinic is located at 1512 Venice are: reduced anxiety; owners of Bypass (behind FedEx.) Hours more than one pet find house calls are Monday to Friday: 8 to 5, and easier, as do owners of large pets that are difficult to lift into a car; and Saturdays from 8 to noon. The phone number is 941-330-6608 and website when the time comes, euthanasia is is www.thevetoncall.com. Call for tolerated easier by pet and owner. an appointment or to schedule a Dr. Molina’s house calls offer the house call, and mention that you full services of his clinic, including saw this ad in Lifestyles After 50. examinations, medicine, dentistry, surgery, emergency care, pharmacy, supplements, prescription foods and pet products in general. The April 20, 9 – 3 pm clinic provides vaccinations, Join us for free giveaways and a raffle senior pet well-checks, care for for a six month supply of Revolution! sick pets and consultations.

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They will work with you to design your pool, spa, deck and patio.

They also provide new construction, repairs, resurfacing and renovations on existing pools and spas.

Warranties come with their work and their products. Indigo Swimming Pools & Spas maintains that with proper care by the pool owner, following tips and advice, you may never have to resurface your Indigo pool.

Indigo Swimming Pools and Spas introduces their retail store Indigo Outdoor Living and More. The new

large showroom features a number of patio furniture styles, barbecue grills, hammocks, wall art, candles, wind chimes, tiki torches, fire pits, lounges, barbecue sauces, cooking utensils and more.

They have a Better Business Bureau rating of “A+.” Visit their showrooms and see how their onestop-shopping can help you turn your outdoor space into your dream come true! Hours: 9 to 5 Mon. – Fri.; 9 to 3 on Sat. Call 941-484-7665. or visit indigooutdoorliving. com, and be sure to tell them you read about Indigo Pool in Lifestyles After 50.

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Enjoy exercise demos, free health screenings, entertainment, prizes and giveaways. Helpful information from local health care businesses. Info at: 941-584-0075 or 941-321-1270

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10:30 am to 2:30 pm. Details at 941-584-0075 or 941-556-3215.

Senior Friendly Aerobics, 9 am to 10 am. Cost: $4.

Bingo from 10:30 am to 11:30 am.

Latin Dance Lessons with the Hutchinsons. 10 – 11:30 am.

The Senior Friendship Center is located at 2350 Scenic Drive, Venice.

Phone: 941-493-3065.

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Next season’s highlights will include popular musicals like Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,

Hairspray and Oklahoma! along with intense dramas such as a new adaptation of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein and The Elephant Man. Comedies include Becky’s New Car; Parallel Lives; Boeing, Boeing and Superior Donuts.

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Hours are 10 – 5 on weekdays and 10 – 1 on Saturdays. Details about the new lineup of shows and subscription packages are online at www.venicestage.com.

Subscribers receive significant discounts, priority seating and the convenience of never missing a show that sells out.

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by Neil Simon, running June 13 – 16 and again June 27 – 30, 2013.

Looking for a little music this summer? Look no further than the original musical revue “More Than A Feeling” running June 20 – 23 and again July 18 – 21, 2013. This toe-tapping show features songs from the 1970’s like “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” “Let It Be” and “Close To You.” If you are looking for something light and endearing you should

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come see “Boys Next Door” written by Tom Griffin. This touching show focuses on the lives of four mentally disabled men who, in the end, teach us compassion and understanding in a humorous way.

Rounding out the summer is “Thousand Oaks.” This awardwinning play by Sylvia Reed was the winner of last year’s New Play Festival. This drama focuses on the life of a Florida family facing tough decisions during the recession.

The Players Theatre is located at 838 N. Tamiami Trail in Sarasota. Tickets can be purchased online at www.theplayers.org or by calling 941-365-2494.

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rimavera” means springtime in Italian, and that means the ripest tomatoes, crisp red and green peppers, savory garlic, oregano, plump eggplant and olives come to your plate at De’Fina’s Italian Restaurant.

Everything is homemade at this familyrun restaurant, and only the freshest ingredients are used in each dish.

Whet your appetite with their Roma Tomato Bruschetta with goat cheese, or their Insalata Caprese with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, fire-roasted red peppers, olives and sopressata, drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil.

You can try their Home Made Lasagna (like grandmother used to make!) or their classic Eggplant Parmesan.

Enjoy bold Italian flavors in the Penne Bolognese, with fresh ground pork and beef sauteed in a red wine tomato sauce, served over penne, or their Cutlet Positano—a chicken or veal cutlet

breaded in Italian seasonings, topped with arugula, diced tomato and lemon.

De’Fina’s also specializes in seafood entrees like their Linguine with Clam Sauce, Mussels Provencal and the Chef’s Choice Catch of the Day, as well as their Grilled Steak Special, cooked to perfection.

The restaurant is open for lunch as well as dinner, where sandwiches like the Meatball Bomber and the Italian Philly Steak Sandwich are a big hit. Create your own pizza or try one of DeFina’s signature pies.

“Our customers say we’re the best kept secret in Venice,” says owner Bob Lucarelli. “The food, the beautiful atmosphere and the expert service are what brings people back.”

Look for specials throughout April and stop by to enjoy all of the colorful flavors of spring.

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6. Events: Street festivals, concerts, plays, art tours, and many are free.

7. Mt. Mitchell: Highest mountain in the eastern United States with a road to the top for panoramic views from the observation deck.

1. Biltmore Estate: America’s largest castle and most-visited winery, along with grand gardens. (Think “Downton Abbey” lifestyle.)

2. Blue Ridge Parkway: Scenic drives with breathtaking mountain views, hiking, museums, camping and picnic spots.

3.Waterfalls: Hundreds near Asheville and most are in state and federal parks with no admission fee.

4. Downtown Asheville: Shops galore and Friday street performers and drum circle.

8. Great Smoky Mountains: International Biosphere Reserve with 100,000 different types of plants and animals.

9. Zip Lines: Canopy tours zip visitors through the mountain forests, over rivers and across valleys.

10. Chimney Rock Park: This famous rock formation in Hickory Nut Gorge overlooking Lake Lure provides mountain views, great hiking and a 400-foot waterfall.

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Fur Pet’s Sake

BY KATE BROWN, DVM

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Concerns: Don’t want to be tied down; don’t have much time for a pet; who cares for the pet if he outlives me?

et’s say you needed to Think Outside the Box(er) buy a new automobile, Kate Brown, DVM, Many of the concerns can and a friend has a purple (your and Maya. be addressed by simply favorite color) Ford F250 choosing the pet that best pickup that is 17 hands high (as tall as fits your whys and best addresses a Clydesdale). If you were short, lived your concerns. Be open minded and in the city and liked to go on trips let the adventure begin. Share your with friends, would you get the truck list with your veterinarian, who can if it was the only vehicle that came give an objective opinion. Googling in purple? Of course not. You would “Pet Selection” will bring up several probably consider which vehicle best online quizzes that might suggest a suited your lifestyle needs, budget, gas pet you would never have thought mileage, etc., and then pick the color. of. Once you have narrowed your Today I offer tips for selecting the choice, you can research breeds best pet for you by giving similar by using resources such as: scrutiny to your needs and which • Our website (see below) Petpets best fit them before making your Selector quiz and articles about commitment. Too many people get the choosing and finding a pet.

Shar Pei because they’re so cute with all those wrinkles, not realizing that • Google “Dog Breed Selection” this special breed has requirements and “Cat Breed Selection.” and a personality that may not be Finding Nemo, Fido or Fluffy compatible with their lifestyle needs.

Always check with your local How to Select the Right Pet for You shelters, online rescue organizations, In a previous column, we discussed and veterinarian. Petfinder.com, the many benefits that pet ownership the classifieds, Craig’s List, Seniors provides us. As our lifestyle is likely for Seniors and the Senior Dog’s to be different after the kids are gone Project are other useful resources. and retirement beckons, so too might Don’t deny yourself the wonderour needs be different and our choice ful benefits of opening your of a pet require some rethinking. A heart and home to a pet. Don’t rambunctious Labrador Retriever might be impulsive, but give careful have been the perfect pet for an active consideration to this important decifamily with kids and plenty of room, sion, certainly no less consideration but may not be the wisest choice for than if you were buying a car. the traveling retiree living in a condo.

Next month we’ll discuss the most So, get out your pen and paper and common pet in the U.S. It is lowglass of wine and start writing down maintenance, affectionate, easy to care why you want a pet, the lifestyle for, does not cramp our (life)style, and environment you will be sharallows us to travel and is available ing, and concerns you might have everywhere for close to nothing. over having a pet. For example: Why: Companionship and combat loneliness; keep me active and healthy; feel safer in my home.

Lifestyle: Small home or apartment; travel a lot; entertain friends.

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Kate Brown, DVM is the owner and medical director of Brandt Veterinary Clinic in Nokomis Florida. Visit their website at www.brandtvetclinic.com or email her at drkate@brandtvetclinic.com.

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We go to all different sorts of locations —dining, the theater, city tours, wineries, tea rooms—it’s always an adventure,” says Jamie Walkup of All Around Tours. Here are a few upcoming trips: April 17 – Theater trip to “Menopause the Musical”

May 2 – Theater trip to “Warhorse” at the Straz Center May 20 – Day trip to Charms Tea Room

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Their all-inclusive tours help you save time and money so you can travel to destinations more affordably than you could by taking your own car. Some trips even offer perks like meal or casino play vouchers.

All Around Tours invites you to try the unusual. “There are a wide variety of fun places both in and out of Florida that are off the beaten path. We offer a wide variety of trips that are unique,” Walkup suggests.

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It’s Time For Bluegrass

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4th Annual Suncoast BBQ & Bluegrass Bash. BBQ competition and concerts benefit the Suncoast Foundation for Handicapped Children. 11 am – 7:30 pm at Venice Airport Festival Grounds, 120 E. Airport Ave. Free. 941-525-2553.

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NBC was home to Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom until 1970, when it was syndicated on the Mutual of Omaha National Syndication Network. More than 200 local television stations joined the network, enabling the show to reach the largest audience in its history. From 2002 through 2011, the Animal Planet network was home to a new series of Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom shows. These programs built on the Wild Kingdom heritage by offering viewers compelling wildlife stories in one-hour documentary format.Wildkingdom.com is the hub of all that is new and exciting in the Wild Kingdom, Fowler said.

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Baseball Stadiums: Bet You Didn’t Know

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In Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, all the seats for Royals fans are blue except for a single red seat behind home plate honoring Buck O’Neill, star first baseman of the Kansas City Monarchs in former Negro League.

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Wherever You Live In Manatee County There Is A Walgreens Store Nearby aseball season is here and whether you’re following the grandkids on B the Little League field or visiting a far-flung baseball stadium, food abounds. Enjoying ballpark fare while watching the game is all part of the fun.

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Working it Off*

Calories: 300

Jog 37 laps around the bases (about 30 minutes)

Fiber: 1 g Sugar: 3 g Sodium: 1025 mg Calories: 110

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Calories: 285 Fiber: 2 g Sugar: 30 g

Calories: 389

Jog 50 times around the bases (around 40 min)

Fiber: 2 g Sodium: 1615 mg Calories: 800 Sodium: 850 mg Protein: 35 mg

Sodium: 1480 mg

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Jog 36 laps around the bases (about 29 minutes) Bike 89 times around the bases (about 35 minutes)

Calories: 218

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Jog 13 laps around the bases (about 11 minutes)

(bags are often double the amount) Bike 35 times around the Fiber: 0 g bases (about Sugar: 28 g 14 minutes)

Fat: 70 g

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Bike 91 times around the bases (about 37 minutes)

Protein: 6 mg

Bike 122 times around the bases (about 49 min) Jog 103 laps around the bases (about 82 minutes)

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Share – or get the snack size – and it’s a Homerun.

Bike 252 times Eat it by around the yourself bases (about and it’s a 100 minutes Strikeout. K! Jog 28 laps around the bases (about 22 minutes) Bike 67 times around the bases (about 27 minutes)

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The Analysis Hot dogs are processed meat, which increase risk of colorectal cancer. If you love hot dogs with your baseball, make sure it’s an occasional treat and you could try a turkey dog to cut the calories.

Loads of sugar.

Enough said.

Ice cream is a good source of calcium, riboflavin, vitamins B12, A and D. The downside is high saturated fat and relatively high calories for 1 cup.

Lots of calories and refined grains.

Although it does have some B vitamins, fiber is low and the sodium is more than is recommended in one day for many Americans.

Peanuts contain plenty of protein, and healthful fats and compounds.

Just watch out for portion; some stadium bags are 8 ounces. A palmful of peanuts is about 1-ounce, which is the standard serving size.

Hummus is made from chickpeas, which are high in iron and vitamin C. And if the pita were whole wheat, this snack would be a complete game winner.

* Jogging at 5 mph and biking at 10 mph for 150 pound person From AICR (American Institute for Cancer Research)

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